Which riser bracket did you go with?I love this place. Here I am, having a beer, happy with the latest thing I fixed on my rig, and browsing the forum. I read this thread, go out to the garage and check, and BAM! More shit to do. At least it gives me an excuse to install the steering shaft riser that has been sitting on the shelf for months. So lower shaft + bearing should be all that needs doing in there, right?
That's what she said.
What measurement is that?My just arrived new to me lower steering shaft measures out at about 1.09” +/-. Bearings hopefully arrive tomorrow.
This is the steering shaft diameter measurement - roughly as the shaft is used. Purpose is to source new needle bearings.What measurement is that?
I have 2 potential replacement bearings arriving today (hopefully). There is also some concern that the Synergy bearing does not fit TJ's but is made for `07 and up?Gotcha. Well, I ordered the bearing mentioned earlier. It was $10 + $10 shipping directly from Synergy. Looks like I got a little ahead of myself though and that part is already installed on a new shaft? If so, I can turn it around in the mail for $10 + actual shipping cost.
My pic might not do what you want. I said mine has a 5/8 heim joint instead of that entire piece.I have 2 potential replacement bearings arriving today (hopefully). There is also some concern that the Synergy bearing does not fit TJ's but is made for `07 and up?
@DaEbLe - photo's would be appreciated.
I'd like to see it.My pic might not do what you want. I said mine has a 5/8 heim joint instead of that entire piece.
Haven't had a chance to try it out on the shaft yet, but here's the paperwork.....Bearing #1 - https://factorysupplyoutlet.com/koy...68DqhYeXlaYX45lx0-tiRIdCicJgJhvhoCAcMQAvD_BwE
too small to fit on shaft.
Bearing #2 - https://factorysupplyoutlet.com/koy...D_dDGQ3yGFukFNwE-wk_iqiQAtfL-YrBoCBnoQAvD_BwE
@ 1.125" inside diameter, just a bit too big for the 1.1" shaft - slightly loose fit.
I'll do some further research to see if there is anything larger than 1.0" but smaller than 1.125" inside diameter.
@skylines - I guess you are up next? Can you measure when it arrives?
Guys- this is a part that moves every time you drive the jeep.I've made it standard practice to pull the pillow block, clean, and grease it. Everyone I've pulled apart looks like this, or worse.
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The 1.25” ID leads me to think it is nearly 3/4” too small- let us know.Haven't had a chance to try it out on the shaft yet, but here's the paperwork.....
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At a certain point grease can only do soo much. Eventually it’ll just need replacing and if the shaft is too worn, a new bearing won’t do too much.
It's way too big. I just tried it on the new Crown replacement shaft. Slop isn't the right word. It's just too big. I'm gonna complain to them and try to return it just on principal. Also, paying $10 shipping for it pissed me off.The 1.25” ID leads me to think it is nearly 3/4” too small- let us know.